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Meth comes in many different forms. One form meth comes in are small brightly colored tablets called yaba.

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Here in the United States, some parts of the country are seeing an increase in the number of Hispanic and Native American meth users. However, whites are still the most common meth users.

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A current research study found that that meth starts an unnatural chemical reaction that leads to a protein change in the users body. This process creates compounds that have been linked to a variety of diseases, including Alzheimer's and diabetes.

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Drivers under the influence of meth are considered impaired and are dangerous to themselves and others on the road.

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The harmful chemicals used to create meth include toluene, iodine, red phosphorus (used in road flares), sodium hydroxide, lithium/sodium metal, hydrochloric acid, anhydrous ammonia (a fertilizer), drain cleaner, battery acid, lye, pool acid, and antifreeze. Many of these chemicals are severe eye, nose, and throat irritants or cause skin burns or breathing difficulty.

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